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You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the \"My Experience\" section of your application.\nJob Description\nSUMMARY\nReporting to the Director of Benefits, the HR Benefits Coordinator performs administrative support of the day-to-day operations for administering the benefits, leave of absence, ADA, and workers' compensation programs.\n**This is a Temporary assignment with a minimum of 35 hours per week and will commence immediately. The initial, anticipated duration of the assignment is approximately 3 months with the possibility of extension.**\nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPrimarily responsible for the administration of benefits including but not limited to health, prescription, dental, flexible spending, life insurance, pension and retirement benefits, ACA, COBRA, employee tuition program, leave of absence, ADA, wellness benefits, unemployment claims and workers' compensation.\nTracks, communicates and processes health enrollments for individuals offered coverage in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.\nReviews and responds to unemployment claims inquiries with the appropriate information and documentation.\nMaintains employee benefits filing systems\nEnsures benefits changes are entered appropriately in the payroll system for payroll deductions.\nPrepares and facilitates Employee Benefits workshops•Maintains and prepares biweekly employee payroll reports.\nReviews all medical documentation and work-related accident reports for completeness and clarity of data to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.\nServes as a liaison between employees and the State to resolves benefit related issues.\nAudits reports to ensure accurate benefit elections, eligibility, and deductions for employees and their covered dependents.\nMaintains open communication with the Payroll Department to ensure specified deadlines are met.\nEnsures compliance with federal and State laws, including reporting requirements.\nServes as point of contact for retiree medical and retirement questions\nManages vision benefit reimbursement program, including verifying eligibility, reviewing supporting documentation and requesting reimbursement through payroll.\nAssists in conducting new hire orientations, annual open enrollment and maintaining benefits orientation materials.\nCommunicates and interacts with medical professionals, support agencies and others to monitor and assess employees' progress returning to work from leave of absence. 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When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.\nSalary Range\n$30.00-$35.00 HourlyThe position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/\nMontclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.\nSalary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.\nDepartment\nEmployee Benefits (Temporary)Position Type\nHourly - TemporaryContact Information:\nFor questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email .\nInclusion Statement\nMontclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.\nEEO/AA Statement\nMontclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction institution with a strong commitment to diversity.\nAdditional information can be found on the website at\nwww.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/\nTitle IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy\nMontclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. 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